Chinese

你好!

Invest in your future and stand out from the crowd...MAJOR or MINOR in Chinese at North Central College!

As a student of Chinese, you can discover the joys of learning about Chinese culture, develop a language competency, participate in international working and learning communities, boost your resume and prepare for a career in a globalized economy and society.

Why

Chinese

Join the world’s 1.5 billion Chinese Mandarin speakers

Expand your job opportunities

One syllable words, no conjugations, simple grammar – easy to learn!

Close knit, exciting group of students in a growing program on campus

Gain a broader appreciation of Asian Culture

Features of

the NCC

Chinese

Program

Four Years of Language Study

1st Year: Foundation

2nd Year: Application

3rd Year: Immersion

4th Year: Profession

Beyond the Classroom

Chinese Club

Large local Chinese community

Field trips to Community Center and local Chinese establishments

Study Abroad at the "Harvard of China" in Beijing

December trip program

Fall semester program

One year study and internship in China

Research Grants, Internships, and Job Opportunities

Locally in Greater Chicago

Globally in Beijing and Shanghai in China

If you have studied Chinese before, or have Chinese language skills, we invite you to contact Dr. Jinai Sun to confirm your starting point in our program. Otherwise, join us in Chinese 101!